Kurniawati Hasjanah, Author at IESR

Global Businesses Call on Indonesia’s Government to Unlock the Country’s Renewables Investment Potential

Press Release9 September 2024263Views 0Likes 0Comments

Large international companies have strongly encouraged the country to increase its renewables target, allow more renewable sourcing options for corporates, and use these options to better channel private investment into quicker renewable energy roll out. Strong leadership on climate change will enhance Indonesia’s geopolitical standing, drive sustainable economic growth, and encourage substantial skilled job creation,…

Synergy and Mobilization of Support to Realize Nusa Penida 100 Percent Renewable Energy 2030

Press Release5 September 2024246Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 5, 2024 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) and the Bali Provincial Government have committed to supporting the Bali Net-Zero Emission 2045 initiative in 2023. In 2024, they have started the Nusa Penida 100 percent renewable energy by 2030 initiative by finalizing an integrated roadmap to achieve the target. Synergy and…

Lack of Renewable Energy Ambition in the KEN RPP

Blog5 September 2024239Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 5 September 2024 - The progress of harmonization of the Draft Government Regulation (RPP) on the National Energy Policy (KEN) has now reached the final stage, awaiting approval from the House of Representatives to be ratified. Although intensive discussions have been taking place since 2023, including through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with Commission VII…

Kontan | Mini Budget, Green Energy Policy in Doubt

Media Coverage2 September 2024180Views 0Likes 0Comments

The government continues to raise the target of achieving the national energy mix from new renewable energy. Read more on Kontan.

IESR Recommendations for an Ambitious, Fair, Credible, and Transparent SNDC

Press Release30 August 2024215Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 30, 2024 - The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF) has submitted an initial draft of the Second Nationally Determined Contribution (SNDC) or Second NDC document at a public consultation (08/20/2024). Looking at the SNDC draft, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) assesses that Indonesia's climate target has not shown the most…

Encouraging Green Industry Grow

Event Coverage30 August 2024259Views 0Likes 0Comments

Surakarta, August 28, 2024 - In the midst of an increasingly apparent climate crisis, the growth of green industries that prioritize sustainability needs to be a major focus in economic development in Central Java. The province has great potential to develop green industries due to its rich natural resources, including renewable energy, such as solar…

Kata Data | Clean Energy Sector Potential to Create 3.2 Million Jobs by 2050, Says IESR

Media Coverage30 August 2024160Views 0Likes 0Comments

The clean energy sector or new renewable energy (NRE) is said to be able to create a large number of jobs. Read more on Kata Data.

Regional Dialogue: Decarbonizing the Power Sector in Southeast Asia

Event Coverage30 August 2024156Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bali, August 26, 2024 - Southeast Asia (SEA) is forecasted to be the 4th biggest economic powerhouse in the world by 2050, with GDP to triple from 3.1 trillion in 2021 to 10.5 trillion in 2050 ( ACE, 2022 ). With that ample economic growth, energy consumption is also realistically predicted to triple from 473.1…

Discovering the Meanings of Carbon Tax, and What is Covered by Carbon Tax?

Blog30 August 2024204Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 30, 2024 - As the climate crisis becomes more apparent, the Government of Indonesia is committed to reducing emissions to contribute to achieving net zero emissions (NZE) by 2060 or sooner. One of these commitments is the implementation of a carbon tax. Carbon tax is a tax imposed on any product or goods…

Tempo | Solar PV Called More Democratic Than Nuclear Power, IESR: Sites for Nuclear Plants are Limited

Media Coverage29 August 2024120Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) considers solar power plants (solar PV) to be more democratic than nuclear power plants being developed by the Indonesian government. This means that the utilization of solar energy is more equitable and can be used by the entire community. Read more on Tempo.

Ilustrasi Energi Terbarukan, Dok. Freepik

Fossil Energy, New Energy and Renewable Energy, What’s the Difference?

Blog29 August 2024187Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 29, 2024 - Energy plays an important role in everyday life. Without energy, humans cannot carry out various activities, such as turning on lights, cooking, driving vehicles, and many more. Based on t he Great Indonesian Dictionary" or "Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia" (KBBI), energy is the ability to do work, for example…

Kontan | Energy Transition Challenges and Education Curriculum Gaps

Media Coverage28 August 2024180Views 0Likes 0Comments

The energy transition process brings both great opportunities and challenges due to the gap between industry needs and educational curricula. Read more on Kontan.